A Cool Fish (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2018, A Cool Fish is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Rao Xiaozhi, running about 108 minutes. “Life is a Drama. Smile and Live with it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cop-turned-security guard Ma Xianyong finds himself in a criminal twilight zone when two unrelated events turn his world upside down. The mysterious disappearance of his boss has implications for his financial security. Even more perilous is the abduction of his paralyzed sister who, unknown to Ma, makes a morbid deal with her captors.
Who’s in it. A Cool Fish stars Chen Jianbin as Ma Xianyong, Ren Suxi as Ma Jiaqi, Zhang Yu as Hu Guangsheng and Yanhui Wang as Gao Ming, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, A Cool Fish has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Rakuten Viki and Midnight Pulp and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Cool Fish page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Cool Fish tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Cool Fish (2018)?
- In US, A Cool Fish is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Rakuten Viki, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Cool Fish worth watching?
- A Cool Fish holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Cool Fish?
- A Cool Fish stars Chen Jianbin, Ren Suxi, Zhang Yu, Yanhui Wang and Kong Jiu.
- When was A Cool Fish released?
- A Cool Fish was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.